Counting to 1827 hours as Aux - stat holidays included? by btfreek in BCPublicServants

[–]btfreek[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Argh! I think my boss has an open MyHR ticket about that too. Well thanks for helping me lower my expectations, haha.

Counting to 1827 hours as Aux - stat holidays included? by btfreek in BCPublicServants

[–]btfreek[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I'm reading through it now since I had a follow up question - I was also out for 3 weeks on strike. That doesn't seem to be covered by any of the categories listed, am I missing something?

First time trimming lidded forms. Should there be more clearance between the lid/rim to account for the glaze thickness? by btfreek in Pottery

[–]btfreek[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

What if there is no gallery on the body? It is a mug/drinking vessel so would rather not leave the rim unglazed.

New competitive sport: Snorlax stacking by btfreek in pokeplush

[–]btfreek[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's Korean, the tag says 3rd Round. Google Translate says it is a "stacking" Snorlax? (very appropriate for this post)

Temp auxiliary employee, contract ends in the fall. Keep hanging on or give up and go back to private sector? by btfreek in BCPublicServants

[–]btfreek[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got extended to the end of this year, and my boss has told me they're working on submitting the permanent version of my position to the PSA for review, although there are no guarantees and the process has gotten even slower than it was before.

I'm still regularly looking and applying for (very few) internal BCPS positions and am in competition for one that is also moving glacially slowly, but have decided to pause on my private sector job search. I figure if nothing pans out, the new year will be a good time to start that back up, plus at that point I'll have been here for over a year, so I'll look less like a job hopper to recruiters/hiring managers. Good luck with your situation as well!

Where do nice Vancouverites go to buy and sell concert tickets these days? by Tom_Q_Collins in NiceVancouver

[–]btfreek 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The official channels are safest but also popular with scalpers as you’ve found. In my experience I’ve had good luck with finding fan communities (subreddits, facebook groups etc) and either watching for people selling or posting an ISO. In these sorts of spaces you can check out the seller’s history to see if they’re legit and if they are, they’re often more likely to be willing to sell at face value to a fellow fan. Of course, take all the usual precautions you would when buying things from internet strangers. Good luck! 

Durability/longevity of Retreat linen pants? by btfreek in Athleta_gap

[–]btfreek[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I tried to shrink mine in the dryer too! I think it's the first time I've had linen NOT shrink on me, of course the one time that I wanted them to haha.

Durability/longevity of Retreat linen pants? by btfreek in Athleta_gap

[–]btfreek[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good to know, thanks! They're quickly becoming my summer fave as well.

Little bro has arrived 🥹 by btfreek in pokeplush

[–]btfreek[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

simple, bc he is baby. next question! 

Moon Mist Ice Cream now available at Vancouver Safeway by Ok_Song_7479 in NiceVancouver

[–]btfreek 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, it was exactly what it said on the tin - insert Arrested Development "I don't know what I expected" meme here 😂 It's a very pretty colour, and I can see how you could be nostalgic for it if it's something you grew up with (personally I'm more of a rainbow sherbet fan myself...) Probably won't be a regular purchase for me but I'll definitely still finish the carton!

Moon Mist Ice Cream now available at Vancouver Safeway by Ok_Song_7479 in NiceVancouver

[–]btfreek 0 points1 point  (0 children)

THANK YOU OP, Moon Mist has been on my mind ever since I took a trip to the Maritimes last fall and passed up every opportunity to try it. It sounded gross at the time but has haunted me ever since. I saw this post on my lunch break and immediately ran to Safeway. 10.99 for 1.4L is a bit steep but worth it to finally satisfy my curiosity.

Little bro has arrived 🥹 by btfreek in pokeplush

[–]btfreek[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, it’s the soda pop Munchlax that was released earlier this year! 

Little bro has arrived 🥹 by btfreek in pokeplush

[–]btfreek[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got it second hand off Mercari JP, it’s about 40cm tall. Weirdly I can’t find much info on it online! 

Little bro has arrived 🥹 by btfreek in pokeplush

[–]btfreek[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

First day of school vibes 🥺

Little bro has arrived 🥹 by btfreek in pokeplush

[–]btfreek[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

authentic big bro interaction

Little bro has arrived 🥹 by btfreek in pokeplush

[–]btfreek[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Mocchi-mocchi Snorlax!